Can peanut butter affect weight gain?

Peanut butter is high in protein and high in fat, but will it make you gain weight? Read this article to learn how peanut butter affects your weight.

Can bowel movements lead to weight loss?

When a person poops, they may temporarily lose the weight of the stool. However, this is not a good weight loss strategy. Learn more about bowel movements and weight loss here.

Best ways to lose weight during menopause

Leading up to and during menopause, people often notice weight gain.

Weighing yourself every day could prevent weight gain

New research finds that self-weighing and seeing a graphical representation of their weight changes can prompt people to lose or maintain their weight.

Why a low-carb diet can help you lose weight and keep it off

New research suggests that a diet low in carbs may help people burn more calories, lose weight, and maintain the weight loss in the long run.

BMI calculators and charts

Body mass index or BMI is one way to see if a person can see if they are is underweight, if their weight is appropriate, or if they have excess weight. Use these calculators to check your BMI.

Are our weight loss efforts doomed to fail?

So many of us try so hard to reach the ideal body weight that we desire, but the question is: once we achieve our weight goal, can we maintain it?

What are the best diets for 2018?

U.S. News & World Report’s annual rundown of the best diets is here. From Weight Watchers to the Mediterranean diet, which plan is best for your needs?

Bifidobacterium or fiber protect against deterioration of the inner colonic mucus layer

If you are concerned about your health, you should also think about what your gut bacteria consume. Dietary fiber is a key source for their nutrition

Why does dieting not work? Study sheds light

A new mouse study finds a neuroscientific explanation for why limiting the amount of food we eat may have no effect on our weight.

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